The Brenton Hotel
AvailableEV charging station in Newport, Rhode Island, not on a charging network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 207284.
At a glance
The Brenton Hotel is a public EV charging station at 31 America's Cup Ave in Newport, Rhode Island, not attached to a charging network. It has 2 charging ports (2 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Feb 18, 2022.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 207284 |
| Network | Non-networked |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Hotel |
| Open date | Feb 18, 2022 |
| Last updated at source | Feb 12, 2025 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: Free
Location
- Address
- 31 America's Cup Ave
- City
- Newport
- State
- Rhode Island
- ZIP
- 02840
- Coordinates
- 41.48973, -71.31755
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does The Brenton Hotel offer?
Of its 2 ports, 2 are Level 2. Level 2 ports are 240-volt AC chargers, typically used where a car is parked for an hour or more. That is about 26% below the Rhode Island average of 2.7 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector. Pricing as reported to the registry: “Free”. The site is listed as a hotel location.
How does The Brenton Hotel compare with other stations in Newport?
Newport has 27 charging stations in the DOE registry with 116 ports, the 3rd-most of 39 cities and towns in Rhode Island. The Brenton Hotel accounts for 2% of the charging ports in Newport. Statewide, Rhode Island has 386 stations and 1,046 ports, the 39th-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in Rhode Island, Naval Facilities Engineering Command - Naval Station Newport - Building LP20 in Newport, has 38 ports.
Who operates The Brenton Hotel?
The Brenton Hotel is listed as non-networked: its chargers are not run through a charging-network account. Rhode Island has 34 non-networked stations, 9% of its total.
What does the “Available” status mean?
“Available” means the station is open and in service according to the DOE registry. Its access code is public, meaning it is listed as open to any driver. It opened on Feb 18, 2022, one of 62 stations in Rhode Island with a 2022 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Feb 12, 2025.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does The Brenton Hotel have?
The Brenton Hotel has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does The Brenton Hotel have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does The Brenton Hotel have?
The Brenton Hotel has J1772 connectors.
Is charging at The Brenton Hotel free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: Free.
Is The Brenton Hotel open to the public?
Yes. The Brenton Hotel is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is The Brenton Hotel?
The Brenton Hotel is at 31 America's Cup Ave, Newport, RI 02840. Its coordinates are 41.48973, -71.31755.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 207284, weekly full pull.
About this data
Source: US Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) station registry, as published October 12, 2026 — ChargeCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: ChargeCensus, “The Brenton Hotel, Newport, RI (AFDC station 207284)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/rhode-island/the-brenton-hotel-207284 (data as of October 12, 2026).